HC Deb 23 June 1980 vol 987 cc67-8W
Mr. Adley

asked the Minister of Transport if he will take steps to reduce the time taken to make decisions on road construction projects.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Yes. The Government are aware of the very long time which at present elapses between conception of a road scheme and its construction or abandonment, and intend to seek ways of shortening that time without limiting public involvement or the rights of objectors.

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